EHV Cable Engineering Manager

A leading engineering and construction consultancy in the UK transmission & distribution sector is looking to appoint an EHV Cable Engineering Manager to support continued growth across its high-voltage infrastructure portfolio.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for delivering complex HV cable design projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality technical output across a strong and growing pipeline of work linked to the UK’s net zero ambitions.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of engineering delivery across multiple HV cable projects, leading teams spanning electrical, civil and CAD disciplines. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight and team development, with regular interaction across internal construction teams and external clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading engineering delivery to programme, budget and quality expectations
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across HV cable projects
• Managing change control, risk and project reporting
• Reviewing and approving technical deliverables
• Supporting constructability and safety-by-design principles
• Developing and mentoring engineers within the team

About the Opportunity

You’ll be joining a well-established organisation with a secured workload supporting the UK’s transition to net zero. Projects span transmission and distribution infrastructure, with involvement across design, procurement and construction support.

This role offers genuine progression, with routes into senior leadership or more technical specialist pathways depending on your career goals.

What’s on Offer

• Long-term, secured project pipeline within the energy transition space
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Strong benefits package including pension, private medical and life assurance
• Ongoing professional development and tailored career progression
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts across global teams

About You

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) preferred
• Strong experience delivering HV/EHV cable design projects
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Solid understanding of health & safety in cable construction environments
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Experience working within UK or European design standards

Desirable:

• Experience supporting construction delivery and planning
• Commercial awareness including cost and programme management
• Involvement in tenders and client-facing activities

This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role within a growing business at the forefront of the UK’s energy infrastructure transformation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.